How does God speak to humans throughout scripture and why does it matter? In this video we unpack nine ways God speaks that may surprise you and look at why we must have a heart prepared to be able to recognize His voice today. *** Show Notes and Resources ** A Non-Comprehensive List of Ways God Speaks (Google Doc): https://bit.ly/3EsVWjt A Non-Comprehensive List of Ways God Speaks (Part 1 of 2) 1. The Bible The primary way that God speaks to all believers is through the written word of God (Hebrews 4:12). The Bible has more authority than present-day, personal revelation. However, in addition to the Bible, God is free to speak to his people through other means. 2. Scripture coming alive God can speak through specific Bible verses. Sometimes he will give you a reference to look up. Other times scripture will “come alive” when you read it, or as you are praying a scripture will pop into your mind. 3. Appearances of the Lord We read that no one can see God and live (Ex. 33:20). And yet he appeared to his friends and even to an occasional enemy (Gen. 20:3). Sometimes he appeared in a dream or a vision. Other times he would appear in a physical form (Gen. 18:1). Other times he came wrapped in glory (Ex. 16:10). 4. Angels Angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation” (Heb. 1:14). They protect us and bring messages from heaven. When we leave this life, they escort us to heaven (Luke 16:22). Angels may appear in their glory or in human form without ever revealing their real identity (Heb. 13:2). Prophets may see them when others cannot (2 Kings 6:15-17). 5. Audible Voice God spoke in an audible voice to individuals, to crowds, and even to a whole nation. Moses regularly heard the audible voice of the Lord, but outside his experience, the audible voice is the rarest way in the Bible that God speaks (Num. 12:6-8). 6. Audible Only to Your Ears You may hear the voice with your ears, but no one else does, even though someone might be standing beside you when God speaks. Samuel heard his name being called so loudly that he thought it must be Eli, but Eli denied calling him. This happened two more times before Eli realized that the Lord was speaking audibly to young Samuel, but not to him (Sam. 3:1-14). 7. The Internal, Audible Voice This is just as clear as the audible voice, only you do not hear it with your ears but in your mind. In scripture the phrase “The word of the Lord came to me saying,” probably refers to the internal, audible voice. 8. Sentence Fragments Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. What in the world does that mean? Isaiah didn’t know either. He was just told to write it down on a scroll (Isa. 8:1). Sometimes God may speak only a single word. And while the word is clear, its interpretation may not be ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmqrMUvfNbA

When leaders have clarity in their discipleship path, they are far more likely to take ownership and multiply disciples and churches. On the other hand--without this clarity, a leadership multiplication cap can form. In this episode we unpack how the clear path in the heart and head of the leader can make or break multiplication. * * * ?H3X Podcast Description: What are the head, heart, and hands of those in a Biblical multiplying church? Join three Oklahoma City practitioners on the path as they equip you to be and find multipliers through interviews, conversations, and training in simple tools. New content goes up weekly on Tuesday mornings. Learn more or subscribe at https://www.h3xpodcast.com/ * * * ?Listen and Subscribe via Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2QY1A9F ?Listen and Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ng91p3 ?Listen and Subscribe via iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2Qw8Aef #noplaceleft #h3x ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKtNYwLGRBA